We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly. We support the following browsers:
Windows:Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome.
Mac:Safari.

Not much more to be added to recent reviews....lovely old hotel....friendly and helpful staff....nice breakfast....great location......BUT.....bathroom in particular was badly in need of some TLC...don't get me wrong, everything was clean and everything worked, it just didn't look nice...'archaic' comes to mind!We had a room facing the river, with a balcony, and it was noisy, but hey you're in a city what do you expect, definitely worth it for the view!...and no upvc windows here, just ancient old wooden shutters and doors...the lovely roof terrace seemed greatly underused, we used it a couple of times and were undisturbed, shame, as it is a great space.All in all a really old, atmospheric, hotel....we would definitely stay here again!

Room Tip: riverside rooms are noisy but give a great view of the Arno.

See more room tips

Stayed June 2013, traveled as a couple

Value

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Cleanliness

Service

Helpful?

Thank beetle274

Report

Ask beetle274 about Royal Victoria Hotel

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Great location right on the Arno RiverHundreds of years old, it's charming and a relative value in terms of the common areas and the breakfast is quite nice.

HOWEVER, the bathroom situation is borderline horrifying. There are at least a dozen rooms per floor, but only 1 tiny basic toilet per floor. No mirror, no soap, one roll of TP, and it's not easy to find either. I was grateful that the other people on my floor either didn't use the bathroom or left it relatively clean. I was also grateful that I only stayed here one night.

My single room was small and spartan, with no view. I could hear interesting conversations in Italian from the alleyway outside. My neighbors in the next room were so close, and left their door open so often (no A/C), that I thought they wanted me to have a menage a' trois.

Also, there is apparently only one shower area for the ENTIRE hotel, which is maybe 10 floors. I chose not to check this out for myself.

Otherwise, very nice.

Room Tip: Ask about A/C, views, bathroom location before settling on your room. Watch how much you pay for wh...

See more room tips

Stayed June 2013, traveled solo

Value

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Cleanliness

Service

Helpful?

Thank surfhomes

Report

Ask surfhomes about Royal Victoria Hotel

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

I've had two good stays on my own in this hotel so when planning our family holiday to Tuscany I thought this would be ideal for us. For two adults and one 10 year old I booked a triple room for 77 euros. It had en-suite facilities and air-con included which in my opinion was great value. Breakfast the next morning was again plentiful, though the hot chocolate they served was a bit like a jug of custard. Must take note to just have coffee next time ! Daughter loved the big staircases and husband liked all the memorabilia in the public rooms , though he would prefer something a bit more luxurious for a longer stay.

Room Tip: Book well ahead to get the best price for the room you want

See more room tips

Stayed June 2013, traveled with family

Value

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Cleanliness

Service

Helpful?

2Thank doaknic

Report

Ask doaknic about Royal Victoria Hotel

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

This hotel mantains the originality of its origins circa 1800, with a few amenities adaptions from the 1960's. it has its charm and it has picturesque location overlooking the Arno River. the Arno riverside is a lively active place at night. If not knowing the details one could be disappointed for the luck of up to date amenities.the concierge (family owned and run) were very truthfull and open about their establishmnet, and offered a sincere hospitality.

Stayed June 2013, traveled with family

Value

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Cleanliness

Service

Helpful?

1Thank mircochiodi

Report

Ask mircochiodi about Royal Victoria Hotel

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

We stayed 4 nights in this delightful hotel. If you love slick looking hotels with all mod cons then this is not the place for you. The Royal Victoria has been owned by the same family since about 1840 and retains that wonderful authentic Italian charm I remember from childhood visits to Italy. It features the most amazing staircase and antiques with a beautiful roof top garden. We were upgraded on arrival to a room with a view of the tower. To me the decor fitted the style of the hotel. Wonderfully spacious bedroom with small on suite bathroom. The staff are very friendly and efficient. Situated on the river Arno their are nearby cafes and shops. The market square transforms at night to a meeting place to eat, drink and of course treat yourself to ice cream! The tower is about a 10 min walk from the hotel.I would definitely recommend this charming hotel - we booked direct with them and there was no problem. Don't forget you will pay room tax.

Room Tip: Book a room overlooking the old courtyard to get a tower view.

See more room tips

Stayed May 2013, traveled as a couple

Value

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Cleanliness

Service

Helpful?

1Thank Sam P

Report

Ask Sam P about Royal Victoria Hotel

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Stayed here on two occasions as we were flying into and out of Pisa airport. We got a very good rate by booking directly with the hotel and agree that the hotel in places is a little tired and jaded. However it has great character and all of the staff we encountered were helpful and friendly. Our first room was a small double and we did get the noise from the nearby bar. The second room was higher up, larger and very comfortable.Breakfast was very good. We got what we had paid for and would return here again.

Stayed June 2013, traveled with friends

Value

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Cleanliness

Service

Helpful?

Thank Keith P

Report

Ask Keith P about Royal Victoria Hotel

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

We stayed one night at this hotel before flying out of Italy the next morning. The hotel is perfectly situated right by the river and only 10 mins walk from the Leaning Tower. The Royal Victoria has a lot of history behind it and it shows...both in good and bad ways. First the positives: there is a unique charm to this place with beautiful antiques around every corner, which is what made us choose this hotel in the first place! However it is clear that the hotel has seen better days...things like cracks on the walls and outdated plumbing for example could easily be fixed and would do wonders to spruce up the place! The room itself was very comfortable - we had one of the more expensive rooms with a private bathroom, high ceilings and wonderful views of the Arno river...just gorgeous! Staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was lovely. I would definitely recommend this place for a one or two nights stay.

Stayed June 2013, traveled as a couple

Value

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Cleanliness

Service

Helpful?

1Thank gib_wanderluster

Report

Ask gib_wanderluster about Royal Victoria Hotel

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Travelocity, Booking.com, Hotels.com, HotelTravel.com, Priceline, TripOnline SA, HotelsClick and Odigeo so you can book your Royal Victoria Hotel reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Also Known As:

Royal Victoria Pisa

Hotel Royal Victoria

Is This Your TripAdvisor Listing?

Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.

* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)

We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly. We support the following browsers:
Windows:Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome.
Mac:Safari.

TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.